granskingsutvalg
Syllables
gran-skings-ut-valg
Pronunciation
/ˈɡranˌʃɪŋsʊtˈvɑlɡ/
Stress
0101
Morphemes
ut + gransk + ings-utvalg
The word 'granskingsutvalg' is a compound noun divided into four syllables: gran-skings-ut-valg. Stress falls on the second syllable. The syllabification follows Norwegian rules of onset maximization and vowel nucleus requirements. It consists of a root 'gransk', a nominalizing suffix 'ings', a prefix 'ut', and a root 'valg' with a suffix 'ut'.
Definitions
- 1
A committee or group appointed to investigate a matter.
Investigation committee
“Et uavhengig granskingsutvalg ble nedsatt.”
“Granskingsutvalget la frem sin rapport.”
Stress pattern
Primary stress falls on the second syllable ('skings'). Norwegian compounds often stress the second element.
Syllables
gran — Open syllable, onset consonant cluster 'gr', vowel nucleus 'a'.. skings — Closed syllable, onset consonant cluster 'sk', vowel nucleus 'i', coda consonant cluster 'ngs'.. ut — Open syllable, onset consonant 'u', vowel nucleus 't'.. valg — Closed syllable, onset consonant 'v', vowel nucleus 'a', coda consonant 'lɡ'.
Word Parts
Onset Maximization
Norwegian prefers to include as many consonants as possible in the onset of a syllable.
Vowel Nucleus
Each syllable must have a vowel nucleus.
Consonant Cluster Resolution
Complex consonant clusters are broken down based on sonority.
- The 'ngs' cluster is a potential point of ambiguity, but 'ng' typically functions as a single unit.
- Regional variations in vowel pronunciation may occur, but syllable boundaries remain consistent.
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